Thread: My New Website!

Marhaba Bhuzzers!!

Just wanted to share with you my new website!! I worked
on it myself (first time ever!!)...lots of work, but a great learning
experience! Now I can keep my website updated and not have to depend on others ;)

I hope you enjoy it!!

Home Page

Shukran and Shimmies,

Sahari~"Dance with your Soul"
Home Page

I like the layout b/c it's easy to navigate and find your way through and the color choice in my opinion is easy on the eyes.

The only thing that stood out to me was your picture on your homepage. The first thought that went through my head was, "Oh god, she fell and hurt herself". I know you were doing floorwork but someone in the GP might not realize what was going on. It's a strange pose/capture.
The other thing was your bio. might be a tad to long. Only the facts ma'am, as they say.
Congrats! on your first website.

Originally Posted by Michelle75

I like the layout b/c it's easy to navigate and find your way through and the color choice in my opinion is easy on the eyes.

The only thing that stood out to me was your picture on your homepage. The first thought that went through my head was, "Oh god, she fell and hurt herself". I know you were doing floorwork but someone in the GP might not realize what was going on. It's a strange pose/capture.
The other thing was your bio. might be a tad to long. Only the facts ma'am, as they say.
Congrats! on your first website.

Hello Michelle!
LoL … Wow, I never thought of that picture that way...it’s incredible how people can see the same image and see totally different things...how creative the mind can get…I respect your “view” but I do love that picture though...and see something totally different and hope others will too I do agree however about my bio been a little long…it’s just hard to tell one’s life/trajectory in only 2 paragraphs...I'm working on getting it shorter ..g.:
Thanks for taking the time to check it out and I appreciate all constructive criticism!
Shimmies!

Hi, Sahari

I agree with what Michelle said about both the front page picture and your bio. Your bio should only include facts relevant to your journey as a dancer. Better too little than too much info, people don't want to read a lot any more.

Another thing - you may not want to have your legal name on your dance site. Dancers have mentioned that it makes it too easy for creepy men to bother you.

LOL!! Not a problem at all. I'm envious you figured out how to make a webpage.

While I understand what you are trying to convey with the front picture, I would change it to something more expected and GP friendly.

Thanks Ladies,

I'll take your points into consideration

Ok Chicas...

I've made the changes...check it out and let me know if that's better ..g.:

I do see what you meant about the front pic...maybe not too appropriate for a front image...I still love that pic though and added it to my gallery...he he...

Thanks for the input!

Originally Posted by _Tanya_

While I understand what you are trying to convey with the front picture, I would change it to something more expected and GP friendly.

Hey Tanya!!

I see you also study with Serena!! that's great and you know Najmat! I know her too...she's dancing at my hafla this coming June...she amazing

Are you familiar with the singer MIA? Something about your face resembles her. I just can't put my finger on it. Maybe it's just me.

I like that front page picture. It really shows emotion.

Originally Posted by Sahari

Hey Tanya!!

I see you also study with Serena!! that's great and you know Najmat! I know her too...she's dancing at my hafla this coming June...she amazing

I actually got to see you dance at the Boyz are back hafla in CT, I think either you danced right before or right after me. I didn't realize this until I had gone through all of your photos. Good to see you here!

Originally Posted by _Tanya_

I actually got to see you dance at the Boyz are back hafla in CT, I think either you danced right before or right after me. I didn't realize this until I had gone through all of your photos. Good to see you here!

How cool! yes, I remember you now! I enjoyed your performance...that was a nice event...
well, it's great to see you here too...keep in touch ;)

Originally Posted by Michelle75

Are you familiar with the singer MIA? Something about your face resembles her. I just can't put my finger on it. Maybe it's just me.

I like that front page picture. It really shows emotion.

Uhmmm...I'm not familiar with her...but just "googled" her...and yes, maybe there is something there..he he..
I'm glad you liked that pic...much better now ..g.:

Thanks!

Oh yay! and in New England. :D

I live in MA, so it is nice to meet other dancers in the area. Especially, in a few years I might buy a house in CT. :p

Originally Posted by bdaddiction

Thanks!

Oh yay! and in New England. :D

I live in MA, so it is nice to meet other dancers in the area. Especially, in a few years I might buy a house in CT. :p

Cool! You're lucky...there are some great dancers in MA!!
Maybe we'll meet someday then :) Stay in touch!

Hi Sahari! Another former Hawai'i dancer!

I like your website, and love the yellow costume with the cool sleeves!

Originally Posted by BreaMorgiane

Hi Sahari! Another former Hawai'i dancer!

I like your website, and love the yellow costume with the cool sleeves!

Awesome!! I loved Hawai'i!! my official start into this incredible journey ;)
I lived on Oahu, and study with Shamira Nawal...yourself?
I'm glad you liked the website..and isn't that a great color?? can tell I love gold and terra colors ..g.:

Hi Sahari,

I love the colors, they remind me of summer!

I lived on the Big Island for four years. I loved Hawai'i very much!

Good job on your site it is always better to do things yourself and have that control. I do like the picture on the home page, but do understand the comments as far as it is not a standard "performance" pose. Maybe just change it out once a month with other photos, this will add variety to your home page. Since you have the control it is easy to do this.
The only thing that I am not used to seeing on websites is an actual resume. I don't know if it is necessary. First this info is or could be in other places on the site. For example, the places you currently teach at are already listed on your classes page, who your mentors are in your bio, special workshops you teach could be listed on your class page, and I don't think it is necessary to list all the performances you have done, this list will just get too long anyway as time goes by. People really don't like too many words, and the resume really looks too wordy and unnecessary in my opinion.
I do want to add that I really do like your homepage a lot! I like the colors, the fonts and the layout. It is very classy!! Good job girl!

I really like the layout- easy to navagate!

very nice.

I really like the website, Sahari and you're beautiful!

great job!

Awww....thanks everyone for the positive comments!! and great suggestions ;) that's what I love about our art...great women from all backgrounds, styles, levels...supporting eachother without asking anything in return

Shimmies!